June 2011

In college, I saw a film that started an obsession with a place I had to visit. The film was “Mindwalk,” and the place was the film’s setting – the mystical islet of Mont Saint-Michel off the coast of Normandy.…

In order to keep you in the loop, from time to time, as stories about Italy pop up that relate to travel,tourism and food, I’ll be sharing them with you. Here is some recent Italy travel news for June. Photo…

I am a sucker for a pretty French carousel, and this ornate merry-go-round in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris is no exception.  You may remember this carousel from a scene in the movie Amelie.  You can see the old-fashioned ticket…

Photo: fotologic Anyone who has ever planned a trip to the Bel Paese on their own  is very familiar with the big names in Italy travel guides.  Frommer’s, Fodor’s, Lonely Planet, Rick Steves and DK Eyewitness travel books all top…

I’m not quite sure if the above image can be officially classified as a true olive grove.  But it was snapped while meandering through the tiny roads in the Chianti countryside, and those look like olive trees to me! I…

Photo: Clicsouris There are so many ways to travel around Paris these days. Taxi, Métro, Bus, Bat-o-bus, and the more recent Vélib bike program are just a few great options. Not to mention one of my most recommended ways –…

All too often kids get left behind, while Mom and Dad go on their European dream vacation. And while I am sure the adults deserve some alone time, I don’t think the children should be deprived. Not only can travel…

Since the weather outside is blazing hot, I thought this lovely photo submission from my friend and fellow blogger Eleonora Baldwin, of a glacier in Valle d’Aosta would cool us off for this month’s Travel Photo Friday. Elie describes her photo…